...I. Elements of Business Environment II. Social factors affecting acceptance and rejection of an identified product. III. Texture IV. Texture is a crucial criterion for sensory acceptance and rejection. Certain textures do seem to be universally liked, crispness, for example—perhaps through its association with freshness. Of course, to some extent, we will always prefer textures that are compatible with our dentition, and thus we would not expect infants to like hard foods. Foods that are difficult to manipulate in the mouth—such as soggy foods—are commonly disliked, as are foods that require excessive saliva and effort to swallow, such as dry, tough meat. While food texture is often cited as a reason for rejecting food, for example raw oysters, it is likely that such preferences are also a function of our prior expectations for specific foods. V. Color VI. Food color is also undoubtedly a strong influence on acceptability, but again this is likely to reflect prior expectations. Whether we prefer white (U.S.) or yellow (U.K.) butter depends on what we have eaten in the past. Some colors have been thought to be inappropriate for food. The color blue, for instance, has been suggested as a candidate for a universally inappropriate food color—after all, very few foods are naturally blue. But recent marketing of brightly and "inappropriately" colored foods for children tends to undermine this notion, since the children appear receptive to unusual colors. Removing...
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...How Technology has Affected Our Lives Technology has certainly changed the lives of many people in today’s world. According to several reviews, as well as several books written by Nicholas Carr tend to point us in the direction of the technology not being such a good thing. While there are many forms of technology that are used for many different things such as: digital TV, social networking, cellular phones, notebooks, laptops, personal computers and the list goes on are they taking us away from the realities of life? Many sources or authors have their versions of how the different technology has made improvements in our lives; as well as how they are making us think and do a lot less than we used to. The internet makes getting information on any subject so easy for us that sometimes we tend not to do the work, or research that is needed to fully understand what we are doing; instead we follow the instructions and if we need it again we go through the same process without ever learning how to complete the task. This is just the beginning of how technology changes our lives and perhaps we get things done, but are we really learning? This is the question that we hope to answer along the way. There are many ways in which technology has in fact changed lives; the first concern that will be addressed is the way in which technology mainly electronic media has caused changes to occur. When we think of electronic media for this purpose we will focus on television, computers...
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...the world. Maintain and strengthen familial relationship, communicate effectively with others, and help people to become more socially adept. However, some technological advances cause people to be distracted, overly stressed, and increasingly isolated. Many people are involved in an abundant number of relationships through technology, but sometimes the quantity of these associations leaves people feeling qualitatively empty. Obviously, technology has had a profound impact on what it means to be social. Today, the concept of an educated person includes an element of technological literacy. Technology offers broad tools that extend human capabilities. In contemporary society, the bond between human and technology goes to very extent level, and this is must be carefully examined in order for us to keep in perspective the scope of technological variation, the scope of its effects globally, the complexity and interdependence of advanced technological sub systems, and technology’s value and place in society. We can’t deny the fact...
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...organizations that are being well served by knowledge management. There is no universal definition of knowledge management (KM), just as there's no agreement as to what constitutes knowledge. For this reason, it's best to think of KM in the broadest context. KM is the process through which organizations generate value from their intellectual and knowledge-based assets. Most often, generating value from such assets involves sharing them among employees, departments and even with other companies in an effort to devise best practices. The goal of KM is to simultaneously manage data, information, and explicit knowledge while leveraging what people know (tacit knowledge) through a combination of technology and management practices. Although there is a great deal of overlap between knowledge and information, knowledge is considered as a finished product and information and data are considered as raw materials. Tacit and explicit are two categories of knowledge. Tacit knowledge comes from an individual's personal experiences and is affected by their beliefs, values and perspectives. This knowledge is not visible or documented and requires more personal and direct communication. Tacit knowledge is extremely hard to transfer. Accessing tacit knowledge is one of the goals of KM. Explicit knowledge can be described, documented and shared amongst individuals. Explicit knowledge may...
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...and industries. Its importance in some ways is due to the globalization of economies and also due to advances in computer designs and software technologies. Computers have made it possible to design new products easier and faster as well as produce new products efficiently and effectively. Flexible manufacturing techniques enable firms to have multiple product variations. Due to shortened development cycles and faster new product introductions, product life cycles have become relatively short. 2) Impact of Technological Innovation on Society: Technological innovation has had a positive impact on society. It enables delivery of a wider range of goods and services, improved production of food, improved healthcare and made travel and communications a lot easier. In order to view the overall impact of technological innovation on society, the GDP per capita for the world can be used. As shown in Fig 1.2 on page 5, the GDP has risen steadily over years. But according to studies, growth in labor and capital inputs could not account entirely for the growth in GDP. This unaccounted-for residual growth can be attributed to technological change brought about by technological innovation, according to Robert Merton Solow. 3) But sometimes technological innovation can also have negative externalities like pollution. 4) The importance of strategy: It is important to have clearly defined innovation strategies and management...
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...Advancements in technology and innovation in a post-industrialized society are changing the way work is done. Some believe that technological advances will have a severe negative impact on the Canadian workforce. Betcherman and Lowe (1997) examine this view and conclude that there are three reasons that support this pessimistic outlook: 1) “mental” and “manual” labour are at risk due to “smart” technologies (p. 11); 2) when the agrarian system was replaced with industrialism, there were emerging sectors like manufacturing and services absorbed displaced workers, however, there does not seem to be an emerging sector (Betcherman & Lowe, 1997); and 3) “globalization is extending the power of capital beyond the reach of any counterbalancing “social” forces, including government regulation and collective bargaining (Betcherman & Lowe, 1997, p. 11). This industrial restructuring sees new ways of running the industry through the use of these developments, which in turn, creates a more competitive market (Cooperman...
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...March 30, 2014 Introduction According to Aspray, Mayadas, & Vardi (2006) globalization has resulted in billions of people joining the free-market world, and dozens of countries joining the World Trade Organization. This trend has produced a world where not only goods are globally tradable, but so is labor, which can be sent over a wire rather than physically relocated. Vales (2007) stated that the future may be hard to predict, but may not be hard to prepare for. Insurers are in close encounter with the tough new business, investment and regulatory environments that are emerging from the financial crisis. The article continued to state that the insurance industry however, also faces far broader challenges. Demographic shifts, the rise in power of the emerging markets and changing customer behavior will all help shape the sector’s longer term future. Insurers who can anticipate and plan for change can create their own future. Others who are “fast followers” will need to be agile enough to recognize the leaders and adopt similar strategies. White, (2009) wrote that many factors are contributing to the increasing diversity in the workplace, factors such as the rising numbers of immigrants, mergers or joint ventures with companies in other countries, the rising use of temps and contract workers, and the increasing globalization of business are a few of the forces making the...
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... |MKT/571 | | |Marketing | | |Murrieta Learning Center | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course prepares students to apply marketing concepts to create and sustain customer value. Students learn to solve marketing problems in a collaborative environment. Topics include market research, customer relationships, branding, market segmentation, product development, pricing, channels, communications, and public relations. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current...
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...Researching and Overcoming Cultural Barriers in a Global Market Patrick Moran SSCI210-1102A-07: Sociology American Inter-Continental University May 29, 2011 Abstract This paper is in fact a research project commissioned by the CEO of a major manufacturer of polymers in the United States. The company plans to sell to Asian and European markets as well as open up plants in Asia. The president and CEO of the company has asked that research be conducted as to how to best prepare personnel to the exposure of different cultures and how to conduct business with people of different culture. The CEO, Maverick, is concerned because many companies in the past have failed to successfully expand their businesses into foreign markets because of lack of understanding of foreign cultures. Group 4 researched the subject, and engaged in a group discussion that generated several points of view and ideas. There were many common beliefs, which will be defined, and solutions and policy recommendations will be offered in this paper. Researching and Overcoming Cultural Barriers in a Global Market Many companies are looking to foreign markets to expand their business and enlarge their market-share. Respecting laws and regulations imposed by a foreign government is the least of a company’s worries if it wishes to succeed. Standing in the way of success are cultural barriers that must be overcome, otherwise a company can expect to fail in its endeavors. Many companies have tried to establish...
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... |School of Business | | |MKT/571 Version 6 | | |Marketing | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course prepares students to apply marketing concepts to create and sustain customer value. Students learn to solve marketing problems in a collaborative environment. Topics include market research, customer relationships, branding, market segmentation, product development, pricing, channels, communications, and public relations. Students may find it beneficial to refer to concepts learned in Economics. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you...
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...Essay Assignment: Option 3 Nathan Young 11 March 2010 SOC 3116 E (Winter 2010) Andrew Wigmore 4470968 Introduction Imagine having the ability to take part in romance, friendship, and sex; be fed, clothed, and entertained; receive medical, legal and any other type of advice; collect any type of information, from historical facts to secrets about others– all without leaving the comfort of your own home. A technology now exists which enables a person to lead many secret lives, broadcast their opinions, beliefs, and most intimate thoughts, not to mention their physical features, to an unbelievably wide audience. For the first time in human history, a technology exists that gives us the ability to do so; society knows this technology as the Internet (Siegel, 2009). Many individuals may argue that the Internet providing such convenience and mediums for connectivity to society is a blessing. A different perspective is seen in the book, “Against the Machine: How the Web Is Reshaping Culture and Commerce and Why It Matters.” Author Lee Siegel argues that the Internet is “obscurely a curse” (Siegel, 2009) in that “more and more people are able to live in a more comfortable and complete self-enclosure than ever before (Siegel, 2009).” This paper argues that the Internet is both a blessing and a curse with regards to Siegel’s aforementioned statement. The argument will be supported through the notions that: the Internet creating a global network society versus the digital...
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...HOW FUTURE IT TRENDS WOULD IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS STRATEGIES TO DRIVE INNOVATIONS, ADD VALUE AND GAIN COMPETITIVE EDGE? Chamika Waidyalankara (ECU ID: 10217155) ACBT – Semester II MBA5709 - Information System Challenges in Management Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 3 2.0 Future IT Trends 4 Internet of Things 4 Cloud Computing 4 BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) 5 Enterprise Mobility 5 Big Data 6 Enterprise Social Networking 6 3D Printing 7 Wearable Computing 8 3.0 Uses and Impact of future technology on organizations 9 4.0 Published case studies and Observations 15 5.0 Key Findings 16 Changing customer landscape 16 Rise of collaborative models 16 Personalization of products and services 16 6.0 Conclusion 17 7.0 Bibliography and References 18 1.0 Introduction Information technology (IT) is an area in which new developments are taking place more and more rapidly. IT has gone through many evolution cycles and today we are in the era of Web 2.0 and 3rd Platform of IT. Technology we used during last decade has become museum exhibits and what was then showcased in Science fictions has become more reality today. Consumer and business tech are merging, where the two going to be barely separable. The 3rd Platform is changing the way we interact with everything. Speculating on what's going to happen over the next few years is of course entertaining. The future of business has always been driven by developments in technology, and the digital revolution...
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...IMPACT OF IT ON ORGANIZATIONS "Many of the impacts of Information Technology are straightforward. But they are not necessarily obvious, nor are they trivial" (Jack Nilles, Centre for Future Research) Information technology (IT) is dramatically changing the business landscape. Although organization cultures and business strategies shape the use of IT in organizations, more often the influence is stronger the other way round. IT significantly affects strategic options and creates opportunities and issues that managers need to address in many aspects of their business. This page outlines some of the key impacts of technology and the implications for management on: * Business strategy - collapsing time and distance, enabling electronic commerce * Organization Culture - encouraging the free flow of information * Organization Structures - making networking and virtual corporations a reality * Management Processes - providing support for complex decision making processes * Work - dramatically changing the nature of professional, and now managerial work * The workplace - allowing work from home and on the move, as in telework There is also the outline of an executive presentation, that has been used to increase awareness of these issues. The Impacts Business Strategy IT creates new opportunities for innovation in products and services. Services which used to be delivered in person can now be delivered over networks. Among the key levers are: * resequencing: including...
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...• Where am I going? • How am I going to get there? (http://www.ciht.org.uk/en/education--training/continuing-professional-development/professional-development-plan.cfm). Nowadays, with significant changes in government policies and priorities affecting our industry and profession, the need for training to ensure that our skills are up to date and ready to meet these challenges is ever more important (http://www.ciht.org.uk/en/education--training/continuing-professional-development/professional-development-plan.cfm). The planning process for writing a PDP ensures that educators remain deeply committed to professional growth and will keep places that motivate and engage all students. Writing a PDP allows the educator to direct his or her own professional growth and determine how that growth will have an effect on student learning (http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/pdf/pdpteamtoolkit.pdf). A Professional Development Plan: • is a means to work with others to further the educator’s vision and goal and have an effect on student learning • addresses the needs of the individual educator by enhancing his or her knowledge and skills and thus the quality of student...
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...their academic achievements. Currently in America the most common type of employment held by Deaf individuals is limited primarily to the service and manufacturing industries. The objective of this research is to investigate the professional sector of employment in the United States to uncover the driving mechanisms behind the non-presence of the Deaf Community, specifically those with post-secondary education, and to examine what steps are being taken to resolve this apparent disparity. In the hearing world, graduating from college is the beginning of an exciting chapter of a young adult’s life as it represents the transition from higher education into the world of professional employment. It is the time one gets to put into practice the skills they have honed through years of preparation in the educational system. For people who are Deaf, entering this phase of real world employment as a linguistic minority, the harsh realities of Kiker 2 employment discrimination appear immediately. People who are Deaf still struggle to be accepted and accommodated in the workplace. In her doctoral dissertation, Sue Ellen Pressman points out...
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